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Saskatchewan puppy saved from near death due to infestation of ticks

LUMSDEN, Sask. — It took the tireless work of a veterinarian and a blood donation from her dog to save the life of a puppy facing a tick infestation.
Donaldson nears return for Blue Jays, Pearce goes to disabled list

Donaldson nears return for Blue Jays, Pearce goes to disabled list

TORONTO — Josh Donaldson could return to the Blue Jays lineup as soon as this weekend when Toronto visits Baltimore for a three-game series. The third baseman has been out of the lineup since April 13 due to a strained right calf.

Canada Soccer Hall of Fame is getting a rebrand — and new management

TORONTO — The Canada Soccer Hall of Fame is getting a rebrand — and new management. Now under the auspices of the Canadian Soccer Association, the Hall will be announcing its Class of 2017 on May 25.
New U.S. trade czar: Trump will be remembered as an all-time great president

New U.S. trade czar: Trump will be remembered as an all-time great president

WASHINGTON — Never mind his reported blabbing about secret intelligence to a foreign adversary, low approval numbers, lack of signature legislation, hints of another major staff shakeup and multiple investigations into his election win now morphing i

RCMP investigate deaths of dad and daughter in Red Deer, public not at risk

RED DEER, Alta. — Police are investigating the deaths of a 39-year-old man and his six-year-old daughter after finding their bodies in a central Alberta home.

Calgary policeman may have saved himself by shooting man with machete in mall

CALGARY — An investigative unit says a seriously injured police officer who shot a man coming at him with a machete in a Calgary mall probably saved himself with his actions.

Federal cabinet to have oversight in infrastructure bank deals: Morneau

OTTAWA — The Trudeau cabinet will have a say in approving infrastructure projects evaluated by a new agency designed to merge billions in public and private cash — even though it's supposed to operate at arm's-length from government.

Ontario businesses warn against major labour law changes

TORONTO — A group representing Ontario businesses warned the Liberal government Monday against making major changes to labour laws that could have a negative impact on the province's economic recovery and lead to job cuts.

Ontario town partners with Uber to provide public transit service

An Ontario town daunted by the cost of building a traditional public transit system has turned to a popular ride-hailing company for a solution. The town of Innisfil, Ont.
Rona Ambrose expected to resign seat in House of Commons by summer

Rona Ambrose expected to resign seat in House of Commons by summer

OTTAWA — Interim Conservative leader Rona Ambrose is expected to resign her seat in the House of Commons this summer, sources confirmed Monday. The longtime Alberta MP has been serving as the temporary head of the party since the fall of 2015.
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